Compomotive wheels
Compomotive wheels
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TuxMan

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9,011 posts

267 months

Sunday 3rd February 2013
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I've been trying to get some of the 6 spoke compomotive wheels for some time now as my GTO wheels are looking a bit tired , I have harassed Matt at Jetstream for weeks trying to get him to sort some out , compomotive originally did a nice wheel but there manufactureing technique change and they would no longer fit .
Well we have had a bit of a result as compomotive have agreed to redesign and make us some sets up biggrin
Is anyone interested in a set ? Cost will be £1250+vat but I'm hoping to get that down a bit if we can get some numbers can you let me know .

Here is a picture of them fitted on matts car .


Tux


Not really a group buy to get discount as I don't want any hassle and if I get any st from some on the forum I will delete topic .

Plumber1

630 posts

190 months

Sunday 3rd February 2013
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Are they a different offset or wider than standard? They seem to be be wider on matts car

TuxMan

Original Poster:

9,011 posts

267 months

Sunday 3rd February 2013
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No same width and offsett sat std , should be direct replacement just round and stronger biggrin

sundance002

1,304 posts

193 months

Sunday 3rd February 2013
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Would of done, but now have 2 sets of Speedline wheels, if someone wants yo buy my spare set then I would be up for a set, be nice to have a choice.

RobP

2,097 posts

270 months

Sunday 3rd February 2013
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D'you know the weight of the Compomotives, Tux? This is one area where weight really does make a big difference.

Hollowpockets

5,910 posts

245 months

Sunday 3rd February 2013
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Can't remember the exact weights but when i weighed them overall the speedlines were about 5kg lighter per set than compos.

The compo's I have are 9" wide fronts and 10" rears, not sure how wide my speedlines are. Think 8.5" and 10"


alex s

2,105 posts

265 months

Sunday 3rd February 2013
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sundance002 said:
Would of done, but now have 2 sets of Speedline wheels, if someone wants yo buy my spare set then I would be up for a set, be nice to have a choice.
Can you pm me how much you want for the speedlines.

Cheers
Alex


JBliss

1,149 posts

186 months

Sunday 3rd February 2013
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Is it going to be a permanent thing or just a one off run?

TuxMan

Original Poster:

9,011 posts

267 months

Sunday 3rd February 2013
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JBliss said:
Is it going to be a permanent thing or just a one off run?
Don't know for sure yet but hopefully it will be on going but I'm guessing there will be a minimum order , maybe 5 sets .

Blu3R

2,380 posts

228 months

Sunday 3rd February 2013
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The original design had a 9" front instead of 8.5" so you should confirm what they're offering Simon. They can supply them in any offset you desire but if you're going with 9" front then you don't want the standard offset as they'll not fit well. The cock up wasn't a change to design, more a manufacturing mistake that they tried to suggest was my fault (my car must be different to Andygtt's) which I never received an apology for.

Oh and for reference they were only £1080 delivered anyway. Plus they're far heavier than Speedlines although slightly lighter than the 3R's.


Rob

Scooby P1

2,617 posts

258 months

Sunday 3rd February 2013
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Wish my car was as shiny as Matt's.

Have found a detailer though......maybe in a few weeks it will be close!

TuxMan

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9,011 posts

267 months

Sunday 3rd February 2013
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Blu3R said:
The original design had a 9" front instead of 8.5" so you should confirm what they're offering Simon. They can supply them in any offset you desire but if you're going with 9" front then you don't want the standard offset as they'll not fit well. The cock up wasn't a change to design, more a manufacturing mistake that they tried to suggest was my fault (my car must be different to Andygtt's) which I never received an apology for.

Oh and for reference they were only £1080 delivered anyway. Plus they're far heavier than Speedlines although slightly lighter than the 3R's.


Rob
Thanks Rob , will check the info !!!!

Blu3R

2,380 posts

228 months

Sunday 3rd February 2013
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TuxMan said:
Blu3R said:
The original design had a 9" front instead of 8.5" so you should confirm what they're offering Simon. They can supply them in any offset you desire but if you're going with 9" front then you don't want the standard offset as they'll not fit well. The cock up wasn't a change to design, more a manufacturing mistake that they tried to suggest was my fault (my car must be different to Andygtt's) which I never received an apology for.

Oh and for reference they were only £1080 delivered anyway. Plus they're far heavier than Speedlines although slightly lighter than the 3R's.


Rob
Thanks Rob , will check the info !!!!
If you need any more info about the incident let me know and I'll go through it with you (off of here). Fwiw Martin Hadland of Reyland was the chap who did his best to sort out the mess and would be a good chap to deal with if you need to (unless the Jetstream boys are dealing with Comp, in which case never mind).

jetstream

106 posts

221 months

Sunday 3rd February 2013
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Hello All,
I have had my wheels now for 7 years and they have been great. Compomotive had a complete restructure on how they manufacture their wheels a few years ago. They were wasting too much material in the process, so they changed the casting moulds. This is why there were a few sets that were sold to customers with incorrect offsets and spoke thicknesses. So after trying to sort for a couple of years, I finally managed to convince them to re-manufacture their MO6 dies so that we can sell the when again. I took my car down to them, and spent all day measuring and trying on wheels, with standard AP calipers and Our new 6 pot big brake kit. With my original Comp MZo6 wheels there is loads of clearance. When we tried fitting the ones they had ready made for a Noble, none would fit, front or rear. So we checked more measurements. Compomotive are re-designing at my expense so we can have them. They are now going to make the wheels for us, to the correct offsets, but will be 9" wide front and 10" rear. The main reason for doing this is so that they can retain the "dished rim", to match the rear wheel design, only not as deep.
They are not as light as the Speedlines, but are bloody strong! I will get all of the Noble wheel options weighed shortly and let you know.

Regards

Matt

sundance002

1,304 posts

193 months

Monday 4th February 2013
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alex s said:
Can you pm me how much you want for the speedlines.

Cheers
Alex
YHM

TuxMan

Original Poster:

9,011 posts

267 months

Monday 4th February 2013
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Thanks Matt ,

andygtt

8,345 posts

293 months

Monday 4th February 2013
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Hollowpockets said:
Can't remember the exact weights but when i weighed them overall the speedlines were about 5kg lighter per set than compos.

The compo's I have are 9" wide fronts and 10" rears, not sure how wide my speedlines are. Think 8.5" and 10"
this is true... but also worth mentioning that the comps are actually lighter than the stock GTO wheels by around 1kg each, similar in weight to the 3r wheel.

I have a set of Speedline for track, comps for road (as they are silly strong and I prefer the look) and 3r ones collecting dust lol


Edited by andygtt on Monday 4th February 11:01

RobP

2,097 posts

270 months

Monday 4th February 2013
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andygtt said:
I have a set of Speedline for track, comps for road (as they are silly strong and I prefer the look) and 3r ones collecting dust lol


Edited by andygtt on Monday 4th February 11:01
Good call - the absolutely disgraceful state of roads now demands a super strong wheel. And on road the extra weight will not matter a jot. My carbon Dymags are used only on track now frown

Gadgeroonie

5,362 posts

265 months

Monday 4th February 2013
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when I ordered mine there was a choice of widths on the fronts but I was warned that the wheels might rub with the wider option

I chose the slightly slimmer front rims and am very happy with them




andygtt

8,345 posts

293 months

Tuesday 5th February 2013
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seeing as we are slapping up pictures smile

I ordered the 10inch front and 9 inch rear... they sent the 8inch fronts by mistake and I sent them back as I preferred the dish look of the 9inch ones... do rub a tiny amount as you really need 235's min to cover the wheel.